Research
At Åbo Akademi University, geological research is primarily conducted within the areas of bedrock geology and environmental geochemistry. Bedrock geology priorities research on the Fennoscandian Shield: its formation, evolution and resources. We specialise in magmatic petrology, structural geology, isotope geology and mineralogy. Environmental geochemistry research focuses on how anthropogenic and climate-related geochemical processes in land areas affect watercourses. We identify risk factors and develop strategies and methods for reducing the environmental loading of watercourses and coastal areas of the Baltic Sea.
Research personnel
Teachers
Olav “Joffi” Eklund, Professor
Research profile and publications
- Igneous petrology, bedrock geology of the Fennoscandian shield
- Environmental mineralogy: carbonation of mafic silicates, best lime stone for desulphurisation, micas as ammonium adsorbators
Jussi Heinonen
Research profile and publications
Kaisa Nikkilä, University Lecturer
Research profile and publications
- structural geology, analog modeling and tectonics
- structural analysis and tectonics of the Southern Finland migmatite complex.
Fredrik Strandman, University Teacher
Research profile and publications
Peter Österholm, Professor in Environmental Geology, Head of Subject
Research profile and publications
- Soil and water geochemistry
- Impact of land-use and climate change on water courses
- Acid sulfate soils and acid mine drainage
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=IvhoC0AAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
Sören Fröjdö, laboratory engineer (laboratory services)
Researchers and Doctoral Students
Jon Engström, Doctoral Student
Anna Johnson, Doctoral Student
Laura Kotomaa, Doctoral Student
Alf Lindroos, Project Researcher (The Mortar Dating Project, Radiocarbon dating)
Stefan Mattbäck, Doctoral Student: Acid sulfate soil analysis, characterization and mapping
Miriam Nystrand, Project Researcher
Evgenia Salin, Postdoctoral Researcher
Miradje Rama, Doctoral Student
Anna Saukko, Doctoral Student
Oliver Teräs, Doctoral Student
Mats Willner, Doctoral Student
Address:
Åbo Akademi University
Geology and Mineralogy
Akatemiankatu 1
FI-20500 Turku
Finland